Search found 115 matches

by lukas97
Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:34 pm
Forum: 2018 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018
Replies: 456
Views: 595519

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018

According to this article: http://www.lookoutnewspaper.com/skys-limit-girls-fly-event-raises-profile/ Girls Fly 2 will have: C-5M Super Galaxy KC-135 Stratotanker KC-10 Extender C-17 Globemaster III CC-130J Super Hercules CT-155 Hawk CT-156 Harvard CT-142 Dash-8 CC-115 Buffalo CP-140 Aurora CH-149 C...
by lukas97
Thu Mar 01, 2018 2:28 am
Forum: 2018 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018
Replies: 456
Views: 595519

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018

Last time the A-10 flew a demo and HF in Abbotsford (2011), the A-1 Skyraider flew the Heritage Flight. Wouldn't be a bit surprised to see this happen again. Might explain why Val Halla is just static.
by lukas97
Sat Feb 24, 2018 9:25 pm
Forum: 2018 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018
Replies: 456
Views: 595519

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018

Website has added a few warbirds to the flying display. Nothing we haven't seen before, but still some beautiful aircraft: A-1 Skyraider F-8F Bearcat TBM-3E Avenger Also, some static displays added.....IN FEBRUARY!?!? de Havilland Dragon Rapide P-51D Mustang "Val Halla" B-17 Flying Fortres...
by lukas97
Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:40 pm
Forum: 2018 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018
Replies: 456
Views: 595519

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018

On another note, I read that the Navy static display limits have been lifted for 2018! Great news, does the USAF still have static restrictions? We never did figure out why the second A-10 was parked in no-mans land this year. I haven't heard. Would be nice to get back to the days of 10+ Heavies th...
by lukas97
Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:09 pm
Forum: 2018 Airshow Performer Info And Schedules
Topic: Navy Legacy Flights to Return in 2018? Plus more!
Replies: 12
Views: 19854

Re: Navy Legacy Flights to Return in 2018? Plus more!

Lots of great news in this report! Just one question: Does the "no limit" on static displays apply to the USAF as well as the Navy? Or is this just no limit for the Navy displays?
by lukas97
Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:02 pm
Forum: 2018 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018
Replies: 456
Views: 595519

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018

Just to build on the confirmation of Rob Holland returning, Abbotsford has also confirmed that we will see the return of Greg Colyer in his T-33 (no longer tentative). Other additions include Gary Rower in his Stearman and Dan Buchanan. *Editted* On another note, I read that the Navy static display ...
by lukas97
Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:20 pm
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 480599

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

Keep in mind schedules like this are fluid and act more like guidelines than strict schedules. Things change on an hour to hour basis due to things like weather, mechanical issues, and the happenings of normal airport operations at YXX with airlines and Conair. Regardless, lots of jet action at this...
by lukas97
Sat Aug 05, 2017 4:49 pm
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 480599

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

The smoke is still covering the valley, however visibility looks improved this morning. At least from where I am looking from. Hopefully the smoke has moved on by Thursday. A new schedule of events was posted in the local paper. It has the F-16 performing following the Snowbirds on Friday evening. T...
by lukas97
Mon Jul 17, 2017 9:31 pm
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 480599

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

It's a bit disappointing as I've attempted to contact someone from the Airshow through various social media multiple times and received no response whatsoever. I think if they want to attract a wide demographic then they need to better utilize things like Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. That being...
by lukas97
Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:51 pm
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 480599

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

I'd like to hope that Abbotsford still has a few hidden secrets, but considering the complete lack of social media and promotion for the show, I don't know what to expect. I don't even think the website can be entirely trusted. I really hope they get their act together. I see London promoting new re...